Christmas is approaching and this weekend is the first Advent! To get you in the Christmas mood, we have listed our best Christmas tips on things to do in Gothenburg - go to the Christmas market, listen to Christmas music, see this year's Christmas tree, and enjoy the Christmas smorgasbord on board a ship! What gets you in the right mood? Try out one or more of the activities on our list! At the end of this post, you’ll find a map with tips on Christmas activities in Gothenburg!
The success of last year's Christmas returns. Gothenburg's Youth Choir will once again perform classic Christmas carols on board a Paddan boat in the moat. The choir sings Christmas songs while the boat slowly glides over the water. The canal's harmonious ripples and the light from the city creates a magical Christmas atmosphere you cannot miss out on!
When: November 28 to December 19 - Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. More information abot the Christmas carols from Paddan.
Is a visit to Liseberg's Christmas market a Christmas tradition of yours? Completely understandable! The amusement park sparkles around Christmas and the atmosphere is fantastic. At Liseberg you can look for the perfect Christmas present among the market stalls, ride one of the attractions, lace up your skates and enjoy the ice or join the rabbit Julius’s skating adventure. Enjoy the splendid Christmas lights and the beautiful winter landscape!
Remember to bring along your wish list and hand it over to Santa himself or put it in the magic wish list machine.
When: November 19 to December 30 - pre-order your ticket for a guaranteed spot.
Taking a walk past Gothenburg's splendid and beautifully lit Christmas tree on Gustav Adolf's square is a must around Christmas. On Saturday 27 November, the 17-meter-high red spruce tree that this year comes from the Seglora area outside Borås, will be lit. It will then decorate the square until Saint Knut's day.
When: November 27 to January 13
Visit an authentic and traditional Christmas market in Gothenburg's cosy district Haga. “Christmas in Haga” is one of the most visited and popular markets where you can stroll along cobbled streets and shop for crafts, designs and lots of delicacies in a true Christmas spirit. There are exciting activities even for the little ones and atmospheric musical entertainment for all ages is available.
When: November 27 to December 19 - every Saturday and Sunday
One of the best ways to get in the Christmas mood is to board one of Strömma Kanalbolaget's many Christmas cruises. Cruise through a wintry archipelago and enjoy well-composed classic Christmas food with modern elements and flavours on board an archipelago boat. Choose between Advent brunch, lunch, or dinner cruise.
When: November to December - pre-order to guarantee your spot.
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